The Degree
Ray's anger

“My man of choice is great. As you guessed that I was the leader of the great guild in the Western block, Redwest.”

Erina explained that two years earlier when she tried to solve the puzzle to unlock the fifth task, a bonus task appeared where they had to create a union.

The bonus task required him to create a large union and become the chairman of the union. The reason Erina wanted so much was because the top prize of the bonus task she could not refuse.

He managed to gather members bit by bit but who would have guessed that there was one other person who would receive the same bonus task.

As a result, the two begin to compete to become a big union and try to sabotage each other.

It got to the point where the two were completely drawn and stopped all their actions to focus on strengthening themselves.

“Currently we are still in a cold war where this brief peace can break out at any time.” For the first time Erina actually put on her serious face and put both hands on the table for her headrest.

“So, how? Do you want to join my guild? I'll guarantee your comfort here. As long as you ask for things that I can give then the request will be granted.”

Ray closed his eyes and started playing with his mind.

He never imagined that the situation would be this difficult. There is not a single thought that the participants will be hostile to each other in large groups.

If possible Ray does not want to be involved in anything with it but he needs a puzzle from Secret to open the fifth task.

Even so, it seems that there is no way to solve it. There must be another way Erina deliberately didn't tell.

“Unfortunately for now I have to refuse. There are many things I need to do before deciding to join any party.”

Erina sighed a little disappointed, “It's a pity but I can't force you more than this.”

Erina simply smiled wryly and did not force Ray to join in.

It was indeed shocking but Ray was grateful that he did not have to face stubborn women.

“Yes. It is not self-knowing but please allow me to stay here for some time while thinking about your offer.”

“Yes, from the beginning I want to ask you to stay here, with me, at one ka~mar~.”

Erina made her voice teasingly, even so Ray was not moved by her at all.

“Whatever it is please let me have a private room.”

“Fu fu, fine if you want. With this you have a considerable debt of gratitude to me, right?”

Ray had been assisted by Erina since the beginning of the third task. Starting from giving DP for free, deliberately going through the road early for Ray to observe the trap in the third task.

“Yes, I owe you a huge debt. Someday I will repay this debt.”

Ray meant it in his words. He never wanted to leave a debt to anyone and one day he would definitely pay it.

“No. I want you to pay the debt right now.” Erina's smile holds a mystery that Ray doesn't understand.

“What is it? As long as it's not something impossible I'll do it.”

“Then you will be my lover and continue by my side forever.”

“Ya, will I do.”

Ray said it was breathing surf. Even though he was the one who spoke, Ray was shaken by his words.

It was of course because Ray never wanted to say it personally. The words came out by themselves as if someone was controlling them.

“Fu fu, you are late to realize it.”

Without any more words Ray raised the table and put it away. He stretched out his right hand with the intention of stripping her of the neck.

Mein appears and holds him back, but Ray's power is greater than he expected.

Mein held Ray's hand trying to reach Erina's neck. At that moment, Ray grabbed Mein's fingers with all his strength.

His grip was strong enough that Mein looked a little in pain.

Three others came to help. Ray knew one of the men for being on the same assignment.

Although there were four people holding him back they still seemed to have difficulty withstanding Ray's enormous strength.

“You still have that much power. Either you are too strong or my men are too weak.

Ray looks really angry. In this world there was nothing he hated other than being used by others.

Removing his hand from Mein and the others' grasp, Ray looked at Erina coldly and took a deep breath to calm himself down.

“One day you will regret your choice using me.” Leaving those words Ray walked away.

“As my lover, I oblige you to go home before dark.”

Ray kept quiet without saying anything else and left.

At that very moment Erina held her right hand that had been trembling since. Cold sweat started pouring from his forehead and he laughed dryly.

“Ha ha ha, who would have thought he could be as scary as that.”

Mein looked at her red palm as it was gripped by Ray earlier.

“His strength really doesn't make sense. My fingers were broken by him with just one grip.”

Erina looked at Mein's miserable-looking fingers. He then looked at the ceiling silently.

“I'm not sure if it's the right decision or not to do it.”

“I'm surprised that she can be detached from your Degree like that, Miss Erina. Usually people who are already stuck will behave like this Ronald.”

Generally the person who was already in the hands of Erina would not be able to regain control over her until Erina herself released him.

“Yes, it's because there are certain factors that he can't I control completely. There are some things that are out of my control.”

Erina then got up from her chair and walked towards the window. He saw Ray walking out of his residence.

“If he wasn't the guy who piqued my interest, I wouldn't have made this much effort to have him fully. You should be thankful that I really tried to make you mine. I can't wait for the night we're going to have together.” Erina blushed while smiling gently.

He has some concerns about Ray's actions but all his thoughts have been dispelled.

The reason is simple and also ridiculous. A woman who has been drunk on love will be completely blind to everything including the dangers and doom that may befall her.

Erina never understood anything about Ray. A man who has no compassion for anyone.

If there's something that Ray really doesn't like, then .. well, let's see what happens.